Record Number of Snowmobile Deaths

Canadian Rangers find and rescue a snowmobiler who has gone through the ice in a mock incident during a search and rescue exercise – Photo courtesy of 3 Ranger Patrol 
ORILLIA – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 27 snowmobile deaths during the 2016-2017 season, marking the highest number of fatalities since the winter of 2003-2004.
Last season was also the worst on record for snowmobilers whose ride took a tragic turn while travelling on frozen waterways. One